Movies and TV Shows Casting in Kentucky

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Movies and TV shows casting in Kentucky

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.

Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in Kentucky and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Altar Call'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mary Kirby (supporting, female, 30-50)
--- Father Brown (supporting, male, 50-70)
--- The Pilgrim (supporting, male, 45-60)
- Casting locations: Nashville, TN; Indianapolis, IN; Louisville, KY
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Respect The Game'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Carmen (supporting, female, 18-36)
--- Tez (supporting, male, 18-30)
--- Background extras (background / extra, 10-60)
- Casting locations: Lexington, KY; Cincinnati, OH; Louisville, KY
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Great Lakeview Bake-Off'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jesenia (supporting, female, 18-21)
--- Erika (supporting, female, 18-21)
--- Lauren (supporting, female, 30-45)
- Casting locations: Clarksville, TN; Nashville, TN; Atlanta, GA; Memphis, TN; Louisville, KY
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'God and a Gun'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Wesley Foster (lead, male, 35-60)
--- Lucas Hale (supporting, male, 35-70)
--- Hugh Dogan (supporting, male, 45-75)
- Roles pay up to: $4,800
- Casting locations: Indianapolis, IN; Louisville, KY; Chicago, IL; Chattanooga, TN; Detroit, MI
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Down Home Diaries'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Mark (day player, male, 30-39)
--- Waiter (day player, male, 20-40)
--- Ed (supporting, male, 45-65)
- Roles pay up to: $750
- Casting locations: Prestonsburg, KY; Louisville, KY; Lexington, KY; Knoxville, TN; Charleston, WV
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Wedding Night'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ethan Carter (lead, male, 25-40)
--- Lena Carter (lead, female, 25-40)
--- Daniel Whitmore (lead, male, 25-40)
- Casting locations: Louisville, KY; Lexington, KY
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Finding The Words,' A.I. PSA

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Dustin (lead, male, 18-21)
- Roles pay up to: $300
- Casting locations: Louisville, KY; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Indianapolis, IN
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Trust'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Awan Obed (background / extra, male, 18-30)
- Casting locations: Auditions: Mar 12, 2026 in Carrollton, GA
- Learn more about the short film here

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NASCAR x Coronado Promo

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Pilot 1 (Rowdy) (supporting, male, 30-45)
--- Pilot 2 (Peaches) (supporting, female, 25-40)
--- Pilot 3 ('Stache) (supporting, male, 21-30)
- Roles pay up to: $6,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Painted with L.O.V.E.'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lilly (lead, female, 22-30)
--- Patrick Jones (lead, 25-35)
--- Lois (supporting, female, 22-30)
- Roles pay up to: $10,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'His Father's House'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Charles (supporting, male, 68+)
--- Young Mark (supporting, male, 7-10)
--- Dr. Thacker (supporting, male, 35-65)
- Roles pay up to: $1,774.14
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Sinners Buffet'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mike (supporting, male, 36+)
--- Pastor Martin (lead, male, 40+)
--- Christine (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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"The Lost Healer" - a fantasy feature film

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- The Marksman (supporting, male, 35-45)
--- Captain Malryn (supporting, male, 32-45)
--- King Ardan (supporting, male, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $3,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here